Communication and Media Studies at Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Belmont University graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Belmont University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 481 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $48,877 | $46,688 | #556 | $34,243 |
| 482 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $48,804 | $52,374 | #395 | $28,985 |
| 483 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $48,762 | $42,794 | #617 | $28,720 |
| 484 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $48,737 | $53,240 | #362 | $41,889 |
| 485 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $48,711 | $52,258 | #399 | $33,054 |
| 486 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $48,688 | $51,957 | #407 | $29,618 |
| 487 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $48,598 | $49,410 | #493 | $35,812 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Belmont University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,889 one year after graduating and $48,737 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Belmont University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Belmont University ranks #484 by median pay four years after graduation, and #362 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Belmont University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,128.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.